DACA defers removal action of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States without legal authorization by their parents as young children. Immigrants who were under the age of 31 as of June 14, 2012, who arrived before the age of 16 and have been physically present since June 15, 2007 and have obtained or will obtain a high school diploma or GED are eligible.
El Rescate has assisted over 1000 DACA recipients. This status allows individuals who are in removal proceedings, who have final orders of removal or who have never been in removal proceedings to obtain work authorization and to avoid deportation for two years. DACA status must be renewed and does not provide a direct path to lawful permanent residency or citizenship.
